What does it cost upfront?

Nothing. The full capital cost of the system is financed and repaid from the utility savings it generates over a 15-year term, on panels warrantied for 30 years.

What size building qualifies?

At least 50,000 square feet of usable roof or ground space, ideally with strong daytime energy use and a flat roof with adequate structural capacity.

What happens after the system is paid off?

The panels are warrantied for 30 years while the capital is repaid over about 15. That leaves roughly 15 more years of warrantied production where the savings flow entirely to you.

Agricultural producers and greenhouse operators

Agriculture & Greenhouse Solar: Footprint Meets Incentive

Agricultural and controlled-environment operations combine two things solar rewards: large building or land footprints, and intensive, sustained energy demand for lighting, climate control, irrigation, and processing.

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Agriculture — commercial solar in Ontario

Why this fits your situation

The sector also benefits from incentive and funding programs that can strengthen an already-solid business case. With the system financed and repaid from utility savings, growers can hedge energy costs without diverting capital from the operation.

GreenhousesControlled-environment agBarns & agribusinessFood processingStorage

Why growers are looking at solar

Large footprints to work with

Greenhouse roofs, barns, and land give ample room for generation.

Heavy, sustained demand

Lighting, ventilation, heating, and pumps create a strong load to offset.

Incentives can stack

Sector programs and incentives can be layered into the business case where available.

Capital stays in the operation

No upfront cost means money stays available for inputs, equipment, and growth.

Big footprint, big energy bill? See what solar could offset.

Buildings 50,000+ sq ft in Ontario, with select Alberta projects on request. One business day response.

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